They were the first US fatalities in months of strikes against American forces across the Middle East by Iranian-backed militias amid the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, increasing the risk of escalation.
The Marshall Islands-flagged US-owned ship MV Genco Picardy had 22 crew members, including nine Indians. It came under attack by Houthis, who have been involved in a series of attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea, in the Gulf of Aden as the Israel-Hamas war threatens to expand regionally.
Vice Admiral Brad Cooper said that this was the first time that the Houthis had used an unmanned surface vessel (USV) since they launched their campaign against commercial ships in the Red Sea. At least 12 countries on Wednesday demanded Houthis to cease their attacks in the strategic waterway.
Indian Navy chief Admiral R Hari Kumar has asked to keep a close lookout for any suspicious activity in the region, which has seen incidents of attacks on merchant vessels recently.
Israel Hamas war is raging and amid the war, Yemen based Houthis are constantly attacking ships in the red sea. Recently drone attacks affected 2 cargo ships carrying India’s Basmati rice. How will this affect export prices?
Navy chief Admiral R Hari Kumar said P-8I aircraft, Dorniers, Sea Guardians, helicopters and Coast Guard ships - all have been deployed jointly to counter the threats of piracy and drone attacks.
According to US Central Command, the retaliatory strikes on the three sites, "destroyed the targeted facilities and likely killed a number of Kataib Hezbollah militants”.
MV Chem Pluto attack: The analysis of the area of attack and debris found on the ship hinted towards a drone attack but further forensic and technical analysis will be required to establish the vector of attack, including the type and amount of explosive used.
A drone strike caused an explosion and fire on a merchant ship in the Arabian Sea, however, no casualties have been reported.
Earlier, India voiced its support for the free movement of commercial shipping, in the wake of attacks on commercial ships in the strategic Red Sea by Houthi rebels in Yemen amid the Israel-Hamas war.
Nigeria drone attack: It said that the armed forces had aimed the target at militant groups but the drone struck the Tudun Biri village while the villagers were busy celebrating a local festival. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, ordered an investigation after the army acknowledged the mistake.
Russia on Saturday morning launched its most intense drone attack on Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion in 2022, targeting the Ukrainian capital, military officials said.
Syrian government forces vowed to respond with "full force" to the attack. They blamed insurgents “backed by known international forces”behind the deadly drone strike.
The Anantnag security operation to neutralise terrorists in the hilly region of Gadole forests in Kokarnag area entered in its fourth day. According to reports, two more terrorists are hiding in the region.
Jammu Kashmir News: A big update has come in the Anantnag encounter...Terrorists have just been seen on camera, video has been captured, ballast has also been laid...A bomb was thrown at the mouth of the cave where the terrorists are sitting. Yes...the news of the elimination of terrorists is also g
A drone footage showed terrorists hiding in the mountains of Gadole forests in Kokarnag area of Anantnag as security forces continued their anti-terror operation.
The mega operation from the most advanced equipment came nearly two days after India paid tribute to Colonel Manpreet Singh, who led the anti-terror operation, along with Major Aashish Dhonchal and J&K Deputy SP Himayun Bhat.
In a tragic incident, an army colonel, a major, a senior police official and other soldier lost their lives during a fierce gunfight with terrorists in the Kokernag area of Anantnag district in Kashmir.
Activists and medical workers said that at least three dozen others were injured in the attack in Khartoum's May neighbourhood.
According to the governor, the authority has cancelled the flights in order to assess the condition of the runway, if damaged brutally.
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